American
AppleAmerican
Origin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium; roundish, slightly conical.
Skin: Dull green, tinged, striped, and blotched with red.
Flesh and Flavor: Tender and juicy; wanting in flavor (lacking well-developed taste).
Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
December to March.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Source: F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865), citing Horticulturist Magazine.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)American. Fruit, medium, roundish, slightly conical, dull green, tinged, striped and blotched with red; flesh, tender, juicy, wants flavor. December to March. (Hov. Mag.)
Jersey Sweet